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In A Kind of Shelter: Whakaruru-taha, sixty-eight writers and eight artists gather in a magnificent cave-like meeting house around the central tepu korero — the table of conversation. Here, rangatira speak with honoured guests, their words forming the tahuhu, the great ridge pole that holds the shelter together.

Through poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, and rich conversations, contributors reflect on the world in the second decade of the twenty-first century. Themes of decolonisation, indigeneity, climate change, identity, and belonging flow through this vibrant and thought-provoking anthology, creating a collective korero that is both deeply personal and globally resonant.

Edited by Witi Ihimaera and Michelle Elvy, this remarkable collection features acclaimed writers and artists from Aotearoa and around the world, including Patricia Grace, Paula Morris, Anne Salmond, Tina Makereti, Hinemoana Baker, Vincent O’Sullivan, Selina Tusitala Marsh, Whiti Hereaka, and many more. Rich, expansive, and beautifully curated, A Kind of Shelter: Whakaruru-taha is a book to revisit again and again.

Key Features:
• Multi-genre anthology featuring poetry, fiction, essays, and conversations
• Explores themes of decolonisation, climate change, indigeneity, and identity
• Includes contributions from leading writers and artists from Aotearoa and overseas
• Edited by acclaimed authors Witi Ihimaera and Michelle Elvy
• A rich and reflective literary gathering of contemporary voices

Product Details:
• Editors: Witi Ihimaera and Michelle Elvy
• Format: Soft Cover
• ISBN: 9781991016225

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